All Obituaries

Mr. Kevin David Lewis, 61, of Berwyn, Illinois', South Kenilworth Avenue, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 12:29 p.m. in the care of the Emergency Room staff of MacNeal Memorial Hospital, Berwyn, Illinois. Kevin’s love and memories will forever be cherished by his siblings, Edward Lewis and Debra (Kevin) Lewis-Johnson: nieces, Angelica (Eric) Sera, Simone (Courtney) Taylor and Sharmaine (Ray) Chung of California; nephews, Edward David...

Michael Lawrence Stevens was born on July 1, 1974 to the late Brenda Stevens and Michael Williams. Michael was raised and earned his high school diploma in Farrockaway, New York. Michael was loved by many and will be missed.  He leaves to cherish his fond memories; one son, Dajhon Elliott-Stevens; two sisters, Lakeisha and Kimberly Stevens and a host of nephews, cousins, family and friends. 

Parrish Desiree Peeples was born on March 1, 1967 in Chicago, Illinois to proud parents, George and Ruby Childs. Parrish  was educated in the Chicago Public Schools system  graduating from Daniel Hale Williams Elementary School and went on to attend Paul Laurence Dunbar High School. Parrish went on to work for London House Company in Illinois. Parrish loved music, dancing, poetry and enjoyed computers. Parrish was a very caring and giving person. Parrish was preceeded in death...

The Lord is my shepherd: I shall not want. Casey Roby, 52, was born on December 6, 1968 in Chicago, Illinois to proud parents, Annie Roby  and the late Georgette Roby. Casey was educated in the Chicago Public Schools System attending John P. Altgeld Elementary and William R. Harper High School.  Casey was a member of First Community Baptist Church. Casey was employed with  Sears Roebuck and Company, the Tootsie Roll Company,  John’s Auto Shop and later...

Paul Edward Allen was born on April 25, 1949 in Birmingham, Alabama to proud parents, Sidney James and Julia Densmore-Allen. Paul accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Ephesus Seventh Day Adventist Church.  He was educated in the Birmingham and Bessemer, Alabama Public Schools System.  Paul met and married his wife, Annie Ruth Owens in 1968.  They later migrated to Chicago, Illinois in search of greater opportunities.  He diligently sought and was able to...

Cecil Kruel was born on March 14, 1961 to Everett Kruel and Eva Mae Johnson in Chicago, Illinois and was the 7th of 9 boys.  Cecil attended Kenwood High School in 1975 and then enrolled in the Army in 1980. After serving his country, Cecil entered the workforce as a welder for well over a decade.  Cecil loved his family working various jobs to provide for them.  Cecil happily married Mary Lynn Paytonin 1995 afterbeing together for10 years.  In 1997, he went back to...

1959   Sheila’s Journey   2020 Sheila A. Vivians, also known as, “Ms. V” was born to the proud parents of Jimmie Lee and Betty Jean (Coffee) Vivians on November 28, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois.  Sheila was educated in the Chicago Public Schools System, attending William T. Sherman Elementary School and graduated high school from Edward Tilden Career Community Academy.  In 1989, Sheila began volunteering at Charles Henderson Elementary School.  After...